Cardiac Enzymes A.K.A. ACP (Acute Cardiac Profile)
Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Test
In a healthy adult, the serum CPK level varies with a number of factors (gender, race and activity), but normal range is 26 to 192 U/L (units per liter). Higher amounts of serum CPK can indicate muscle damage due to chronic disease or acute muscle injury.
This test may be used to:
Diagnose heart attack
Evaluate cause of chest pain
Determine if or how badly a muscle is damaged
Detect dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and other muscle diseases
Tell the difference between malignant hyperthermia and postoperative infection